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Kung Pao chicken vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lucky Charms Cereal is 279% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +2830.3%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +2416.2%
Contains more Copper +191.8%
Contains more Manganese +748.8%
Contains more Selenium +80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 222
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +2070%
Contains more Iron +2830.3%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +2416.2%
Contains more Copper +191.8%
Contains more Manganese +748.8%
Contains more Selenium +80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 222

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1138.7%
Contains more Folate +4531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6081.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1138.7%
Contains more Folate +4531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6081.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +39%
Contains more Water +1701.9%
Contains more Carbs +1077.4%
Contains more Other +41%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +39%
Contains more Water +1701.9%
Contains more Carbs +1077.4%
Contains more Other +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1369.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1453.8%
Contains more Glucose +646%
Contains more Fructose +48.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 39% 6% 2%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 28.9 g
Glucose: 4.7 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1369.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1453.8%
Contains more Glucose +646%
Contains more Fructose +48.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Lucky Charms Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 9.76g 7.67g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 5.02g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 129kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 2.53g 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.54g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 3.03g 36.13g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 20mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 0.76mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 24mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 94mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 218mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 402mg 648mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.073mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.256mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 8.1µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 1299IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.45mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 7.1mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.439mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 16µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.586g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.542g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 1.486g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.044g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Lucky Charms Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Kung Pao chicken
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.